Two New Tower Block Developments For Leeds
Two separate tower block developments in Leeds have come to light recently. The first is a £300m proposal for a 275-bed student accommodation block in Leeds city centre, while the second is for two new residential tower blocks on Whitehall Road.
The first development is the latest phase in an ongoing project by the Caddick Group, Leeds Live reports. It is part of the wider Soyo scheme, a mixed use development which is already partially complete. It is sited on the south of York Road (which gave rise to the abbreviated SOYO moniker), and is described as being at the heart of Leeds’ cultural quarter.
The latest addition, known as Block D for the time being, will be designed for student accommodation, with a dedicated 24 hour gym and wellness suite. Leeds is a popular destination for higher education, with an estimated 53,000 students swelling the local population.
Alistair Smith, associate director at Caddick Developments, said: “Soyo is an entirely new neighbourhood for Leeds, helping to regenerate a key gateway to the city and enhance the cultural quarter.”
He added: “Our ambitious plans have already seen residents move into New York Square, and these new proposals – which will see high-quality student living brought to the site – will further enhance the vibrancy of the area. We look forward to working with colleagues and stakeholders to bring these plans to life.”
The second proposal is a controversial plan to build two new tower blocks on a city centre car park in Leeds, the BBC reports. The Whitehall Waterfront building on the site is already and an established residential development, and residents have lodged some angry objections to the new plans, claiming it will block their light.
Developers Glenbrook want to build two 16 and 19 floor tower blocks, which would function as build-to-rent flats. In addition, they have put forward plans for a multi-storey carpark, a hotel, and two further office blocks, claiming that it would enhance the area. However, resident’s group claim it create dark areas which will allow crime to flourish.
Wendy Frith, who has lived at Whitehall Waterfront since 2005, told the BBC: “We fear the planned development will have a catastrophic effect on our lives, wellbeing and mental health.”
Her neighbour, Suzie Hardy, added: “It’s the size and scale that impacts us the most. We were hoping for some nice green space as there’s nowhere in the area to kick a ball or walk the dog. It’s the impact on light we’re most concerned about.”
Glenbrook said the proposals would “enhance the existing public realm and maximise the site’s relationship with the River Aire for residents of the development and the wider community”. A planning report added: “The proposal offers a significant opportunity to regenerate a large prominently located vacant brownfield city centre site.”
No final decision has been made on the scheme, as Leeds City Council paused proceedings to gather more evidence.
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